2005 Ford C-MAX MOT Results

Ford C-MAX, registered in 2005

74.5% pass rate

from 20,449 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

(20% better than other 2005 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford C-MAX is unusually good or bad.

9.8% fail on Tyres (28% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 7.2% fail on Tread depth (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Condition (23% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Size / type (44% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0098% fail on Valve stem
9.3% fail on Lighting and signalling (38% better than other 2005 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2005 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Registration plate (10% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Headlamps (30% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Headlamp (29% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0049% fail on Matched pair
- 0.96% fail on Position lamps (63% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.87% fail on Front lamps (64% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.064% fail on Rear lamps
  - 0.024% fail on All position lamps
- 0.61% fail on Stop lamp (79% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Direction indicators (85% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.33% fail on Flashing type (85% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (57% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.098% fail on Individual lamps (90% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.054% fail on Direction indicators (93% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.0049% fail on Tell tales
- 0.18% fail on Fog lamp (67% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.18% fail on Fog lamp (67% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.059% fail on Tell tale
- 0.17% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Horn (51% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0098% fail on Hazard warning (79% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0049% fail on Lamp
  - 0.0049% fail on Tell tale
5.3% fail on Brakes (16% better than other 2005 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Hub components (29% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Brake pads (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Brake discs (42% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.044% fail on Brake calipers
  - 0.020% fail on Brake linings
- 2.0% fail on Brake performance (34% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.92% fail on Front wheels
  - 0.81% fail on Parking brake performance (40% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.66% fail on Rear wheels (45% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.078% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.015% fail on Brake operation
- 0.31% fail on ABS
- 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems (80% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.088% fail on Components (86% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.044% fail on Hoses (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.029% fail on Reservoirs
    - 0.015% fail on Pipes (96% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.044% fail on Leaks
  - 0.015% fail on Operation
- 0.059% fail on Service brake control components
  - 0.059% fail on Pedal
    - 0.054% fail on Anti-slip
    - 0.0049% fail on Condition
- 0.049% fail on Parking brake (87% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.049% fail on Condition (87% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Mechanical components (82% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.029% fail on Cable (83% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0049% fail on Linkage
- 0.029% fail on Restricted movement (71% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0098% fail on Additional braking devices
3.8% fail on Driver's view of the road (37% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Washers (12% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Wipers (61% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Windscreen
- 0.073% fail on Mirrors (66% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Bonnet
3.4% fail on Suspension (59% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Wheel bearings (54% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.67% fail on Rear (91% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Front
- 0.82% fail on Coil springs (67% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.82% fail on Condition (67% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0049% fail on Location
- 0.70% fail on Shock absorbers (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.70% fail on Condition (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Suspension arms (60% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.53% fail on Pins / bushes (61% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Attachment
  - 0.0098% fail on Condition
- 0.23% fail on Drive shafts (90% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Front drive shafts (90% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.23% fail on Constant velocity joints (90% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Anti-roll bars (83% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Linkage (82% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Pins / bushes (89% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0049% fail on Attachment
- 0.098% fail on Front suspension joints (78% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Tie bars / rods
  - 0.024% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.0049% fail on Condition
  - 0.0049% fail on Attachment
- 0.024% fail on Trailing arms
  - 0.024% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.020% fail on Fluid suspension
  - 0.020% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.015% fail on Radius arms
  - 0.0098% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.0049% fail on Attachment
- 0.0098% fail on Macpherson strut (84% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0098% fail on Condition (84% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0049% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.0049% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.0049% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.0049% fail on Component mounting
0.76% fail on Fuel and exhaust (63% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Compression ignition
  - 0.31% fail on Turbo
- 0.21% fail on Spark ignition (47% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Catalyst (47% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Exhaust system (85% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Fuel system (64% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.034% fail on Cap
  - 0.029% fail on System (75% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0098% fail on Pipe
  - 0.0049% fail on Tank
0.66% fail on Steering (77% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Steering system (83% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Steering rack (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Track rod end (95% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Ball joint (92% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Steering arm (88% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0049% fail on Drag link end
- 0.19% fail on Power steering
  - 0.059% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.049% fail on Pump (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.049% fail on Other components
  - 0.039% fail on Operation
  - 0.0098% fail on Drive system
  - 0.0049% fail on Rams
- 0.0098% fail on Locking devices
- 0.0049% fail on Steering control
  - 0.0049% fail on Steering column
0.62% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 0.62% fail on Registration plate
0.46% fail on Seat belts
- 0.41% fail on Condition (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Attachment
- 0.015% fail on Requirements
- 0.0049% fail on Prescribed areas
0.45% fail on Road wheels
- 0.26% fail on Condition
- 0.19% fail on Attachment
0.17% fail on Body and structure (39% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Doors
  - 0.054% fail on Passengers front
  - 0.015% fail on Passengers other
  - 0.0098% fail on Drivers
- 0.049% fail on Body condition (54% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Body security
- 0.015% fail on Seats
  - 0.015% fail on Drivers
- 0.0049% fail on Load security (class v)
- 0.0049% fail on Vehicle structure
  - 0.0049% fail on Chassis

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